Our work is mainly concentrated on the interaction amongst synthesis, micro-structure and polarisation-related properties of functional materials.

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Functional materials can convert one form of energy to another and thereby achieve an intelligent action as sensors or actuators, which are recognised as a vital area for the growth of the nation's economy. Our work is mainly concentrated on the interaction amongst synthesis, microstructure and polarisation-related properties of functional materials.

Applied areas of interest are in sensors, transducers, actuators, microwave components used in telecommunication and information technology, and smart devices for renewable energy. On the fundamental side, we develop multidisciplinary expertise in wet chemical synthesis, crystal chemistry, defect chemistry, physical property characterisation, and modelling of functional materials. The group has a very close collaboration with Prof. Ray Withers.

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Students with an interest in instrumentation development can pursue coupling EPR platform in situ electrochemistry, in situ gas exchange and in situ light (Solar, UV, LED, laser) excitation, allowing operando characterization of defects and their evolution.

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Functional Materials and Interfaces

Student intake

Open for Honours, Master, PhD, Summer scholar students

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Potential

The research includes the material synthesis, electron microscopy characterization and various diffraction and property measurement, with a potential to use national neutron/synchrotron facility.

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Functional Materials and Interfaces

Student intake

Open for Honours, Master, PhD, Summer scholar students

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Potential

We are offering both computational and experimental projects in this field, focusing their research on (1) catalyst design and assembly, and (2) optimization and restoration of hydrogen carriers (related to organic synthesis).

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Catalysis, Energy, Environment and Green Chemistry, Functional Materials and Interfaces

Student intake

Open for Honours, Master, PhD, Summer scholar students

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Potential

The research includes the material synthesis, electron microscopy characterization and various diffraction and property measurement, with a potential to use national neutron/synchrotron facility.

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Energy, Environment and Green Chemistry, Functional Materials and Interfaces

Student intake

Open for Honours, Master, PhD, Summer scholar students

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Potential

This project aims to develop a novel, enhanced catalytic reaction that enables to decompose organic compounds in waste water for water purification using solar energy. The catalysts will be designed using multifunctional materials and then fabricated to study associated catalytic reaction process.

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Energy, Environment and Green Chemistry, Functional Materials and Interfaces

Student intake

Open for Honours, Master, PhD, Summer scholar students

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Potential

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Leader

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Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr Zejun Zhang

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News

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The Australian National University is partnering with industry to help lead a new era in advanced materials science and provide opportunities for research students.

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Wonderful news – Professor Yun Liu has been awarded an ARC Laureate Fellowship.

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The 'Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad' was established by China Scholarship Council in 2003. The recipients worldwide are chosen each year for their outstanding accomplishments in any discipline. This award is considered as the highest award given by the Chinese Government to the graduate students that study outside China who do not receive financial support from Chinese Government.

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